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This is the second Ovolo hotel we have experienced and it certainly has lived up to our expectations. This is our favourite location in Sydney and we have indeed stayed at this property when it was under previous ownership and it has certainly only got much better. The accommodation at this boutique hotel is funky luxurious and the service is...

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Beamer,
Thanks so much for the kind words pertaining to your recent, and second, Ovolo experience.
We really appreciate the kind words and recommendation you have made to other fellow travelers.
I hope to see you again soon.
Take care,
Adam

Great stay with a workable distance from Sydney Harbour. Loft suite worked well to separate younger family members, but lighter rooms in terms of no blackout blinds may need to be considered. Pool was a welcome retreat as was very sociable happy hour. Restaurants leading off from hotel lobby need to be given serious consideration as they are expensive and...

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Edwina,
Thank you for your most lovely review of your recent stay and endorsement of us as a top Sydney hotel.
It is always lovely to hear this type of feedback from our valued guests. I will be sure to share this with the team.
I do hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
Adam

It's not often a hotel in Austrlalia meets expectations, little surpasses them. The Ovollo exceeded my expectation, even after getting excited reading their website. Staff were welcoming and their natural desire to make the experience amazing shone through. I have booked another stay already and am even more excited now I know what's coming.

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Melissa,
It is always hard to meet and exceed expectations when they are set so high to begin with. All I can say is 'phew'!
As you can tell by the majority of reviews here, we do aim to impress all of our guests. Sometimes what you aim for though is not what is always delivered. I am grateful...

This is the best part of Sydney to stay in and the hotel has a fresh young approach. Avoid Darling Harbour and stay here in the warehouse European style hotel right on the wharf where an amazing array of restaurants are. Easy walk up to Potts Point. Good quality all round.

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Torsum,
Thank you so much for the review and endorsement of our little hotel. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to do so.
I hope that we are able to welcome you back again soon.
Sincerely,
Adam

From the moment you walk in you are hit with a fun vibe! The hotel is unusual and a welcome change from the other high end hotels. Bianca at reception was especially helpful and patient while sorting out our room. Juan and the Brazilians at the bar were tons of fun!

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Anni,
Thanks so much for your fantastic review.
I am so glad that you had such a fun fab time with us and that Bianca really looked after you.
I am also pleased you had some fun with our fun and flirty Brazilian boys at the bar!
I hope to see you again soon.
Adam

From the moment you arrive and see the grand old building on the wharf, the porters dressed like golf caddy’s and an entrance which has trees lit up you realise that this isn’t going to be your average hotel.
The most surprising thing with the hotel except its funky décor and colour scheme is how effortless it all is, walking...

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Mark,
What on earth could I possibly add to that??
Thank you so much for making the great effort to so thoroughly review your Ovolo experience and share it with the world.
I do hope to see you again in the not too distant future.
Sincerely,
Adam

I chose this hotel based on the great reviews here, and boy was I disappointed. I will list my complaints in chronological order:
1. I was not given the room I booked. I booked a Deluxaroo King room but was given a Loft room. While the hotel viewed this as an “upgrade”, I specifically did NOT want the Loft room...

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Eric,
I am deeply sorry and really embarrassed for the less-than-ideal experience you had with us recently.
I accept that we could have done a few things better throughout the duration of your stay.
We do indeed respond to every survey, just as I personally respond to every review on this site. My Operations manager did call and left...

Trendy, funky hotel.
Make sure to Book direct on their website, get extra special room, breakfast, open bar at happy hour.
Free Retro video games, free lollies, mini bar included.
Great restaurants nearby.
Very friendly staff. Clean and quiet.
Easy access to public transit.

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Toffat,
Thanks so much for your great feedback on your fun stay here with us at Ovolo Woolloomooloo.
I am so pleased to hear that Ovolo is right for you!
Now you are part of the family, I do hope that we will see you again soon.
Take care,
Adam

Incredible stay, best hotel I've ever stayed at in Sydney. Great location, free wi-fi, happy hour, bike hire, mini bar and 24/7 pool. Highly recommend to anyone. Truly a must have experience if you're in Sydney.

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Claire,
Thank you for the awesome feedback and the hand claps (really not sure how you did those)!
That is a great honour to be named your favourite hotel in Sydney, we appreciate the high accolade :)
I hope we see you more often whenever life brings you back to Sydney.
Sincerely,
Adam

It was the afternoon after Melbourne Cup and the Wharf was buzzing, lots of people finishing off long lunches and my group was drawn into the Ovolo Hotel for a cocktail at the Lo Lounge. The surrounds are stunning but the bar service appalling. When we arrived I wondered why there wasn't anyone there ... well soon found out. There...

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Adam T, General Manager at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, responded to this review

Dear Kim,
Thanks for the feedback. Clearly that type of experience is one we like to hear nor that we try so hard to NOT deliver on a daily basis.
From the information given, I am going to assume this was the period prior to 5pm when the bar actually opens. I am only going to assume, but from your...

Location, space, views – have it all when you stay at Ovolo Woolloomooloo. Stretched along the longest timber-piled wharf in the world, the hotel is situated over the picturesque Sydney Harbour on the outskirts of Sydney CBD.
A boutique hotel, bar and event center, Ovolo Woolloomooloo bridges between history and modern luxury. The architectural design of this heritage listed property is a truly breathtaking sight with its stunning French windows neatly placed in rows along the building, stylishly framed by the signature teal coloring.
As you enter the hotel, contemporary design elements and furnishings complement original fixtures of the property, with seamless integration of the Ovolo touch – all the little things that make effortless living a reality for the modern, tech-savvy traveler.
Journey through the 100 rooms and suites and you’ll find that each one tells a uniquely Australian story, portrayed through a series of art pieces cleverly infused into the interior design features.
A short stroll from the hotel will get you to iconic attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay, as well as popular restaurants and waterholes right on the wharf or in the surrounding suburbs. But really, who needs to go anywhere when your room rate already includes everything? Continental breakfast*, Wi-Fi, mini bar, self-service laundry, happy hour*, 24 hour indoor pool & gym? – Yep, all free....more less

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